435 Podcast: Southern Utah
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435 Podcast: Southern Utah
How a Vietnam Vet's Son Went from Addiction to Serving Hurricane, Utah
Shavene Butler shares his journey from Arizona State University to Hurricane City Council candidate, discussing how his past struggles with addiction and legal troubles shaped his perspective on community service and second chances.
• Arizona native who found a fresh start in Hurricane with his wife Emily after reconnecting through Facebook
• Believes local government is where you can make the most impact for your community
• Wants to balance economic growth with preserving Hurricane's small-town character and beauty
• Concerned that many residents' children can't afford to live in Hurricane due to housing costs
Find Shavene Butler on Facebook under his name or his political page "Dems versus me." Make your voice heard in the 2025 municipal elections by visiting VoteSTG.com to learn about all candidates across Washington County.
[0:00:00] Introduction to 2025 Municipal Elections
[0:00:54] Meeting Shavene Butler
[0:06:21] From Privilege to Prison: A Personal Journey
[0:12:04] Finding Hurricane and a Fresh Start
[0:18:12] Running for City Council & Leadership Views
[0:23:14] Growth vs. Preservation in Hurricane
[0:30:20] Fighting Hunger and Serving the Community
[0:34:09] Election Information and Closing